Another day and another new e-ink device to come our way. It is the new inkPalm Plus ink screen electronic paper book that has just been launched in China. The device comes with a 5.84-inch E Ink display having a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. It also features 24-level cold and warm dual-color temperature reading lights. Keeping things moving is a 2250 mAh battery which the … [Read more...] about InkPalm Plus Mini e-reader with 5.84-inch E Ink display launched
E Ink postcard picture frame to send postcards online
There was a time when collecting postcards was considered a nice hobby. There was also the provision to send them to friends and family, maybe with a personalized note written to it. The latter bit made such postcards all the more special. Unfortunately, while modern day communication aids like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype, and whatnot have rendered postcards obsolete, … [Read more...] about E Ink postcard picture frame to send postcards online
iFLYTEK Air e-note with 7.8-inch E Ink display launched
The iFLYTEK smart office notebook Air featuring a 7.8-inch E Ink screen has been launched in China, ITHome reported. The display which has a resolution of 300 PPI supports a 24-level dual color temperature setting. It comes with a fingerprint scanner as well while incorporating a row of speaker openings at the top of the display engraved within the metal frame. The device … [Read more...] about iFLYTEK Air e-note with 7.8-inch E Ink display launched
Palm Reading launches Smart 3 e-note in moon white color option
It was just a month back that the iReader Smart 3 e-note device was launched. However, that was in a shade of black though Palm Reading is now offering the same in a shade of moon white color. As Gamingsym reported, the moon white color model of the Smart 3 e-note with 64 GB of native storage is priced 2699 yuan. That is slightly higher than the 2299 yuan that the standard 64 … [Read more...] about Palm Reading launches Smart 3 e-note in moon white color option
Where do Americans get their books from?
Ever wondered where the Americans get the book they are reading? The Freckle Report claims to have answers to this as that is specifically what they asked 667 adults in the US as part of its April 2022 survey. As Book Riot revealed, the findings are as interesting as they are important as they shed light on the consumer trend when it comes to procuring print books, e-books, or … [Read more...] about Where do Americans get their books from?
Woot is offering refurbished Kindle e-readers for just $30
Woot is now offering Kindle e-reader devices at dirt cheap rates. The only catch is that these are refurbished Kindles that are being offered and not brand new ones. The retailer described the refurbished status as one which covers items that buyers might have returned after they didn't find it to their liking or those that come with some defects that have eventually been … [Read more...] about Woot is offering refurbished Kindle e-readers for just $30
E-Book sales in the UK drop to the lowest since 2012
The United Kingdoms love affair with e-books seems to be over. The country reported a sharp dip in e-book sales last year which, the Bookseller said quoting a report from Nielsen BookData is the lowest it has been since 2012. It is 80 million e-books that were downloaded in 2021 which makes for a significant drop from the 95 million e-books which were downloaded in 2020, which … [Read more...] about E-Book sales in the UK drop to the lowest since 2012
E Ink expands capacity to meet rising demand, reports jump in profit
E Ink Holdings Inc announced it is expanding its production capacity to match rising demands for E Ink displays from around the world. As Taipei Times reported, there has been a spurt in demand for E Ink displays led not only by increasing demand for the traditional e-readers but also the e-note devices and Electronic Shelf Labels. As it is, the pandemic had led many to take … [Read more...] about E Ink expands capacity to meet rising demand, reports jump in profit
The more affordable Audible Plus plan can be perfect to get started with audiobooks and podcasts
Audible has introduced a new subscription plan which will let members have access to more than 11,000 books and podcasts for a monthly fee of $7.95. Audible Plus, as the plan has been named, will let you stream content on any device you'd like via the Audible app. Further, there is a 30-day free trial offer as well which should help you make up your mind if you feel undecided … [Read more...] about The more affordable Audible Plus plan can be perfect to get started with audiobooks and podcasts
Hisense A9 smartphone and e-reader is now on sale
The Hisense A9 which was launched just days back is now on sale. However, the smartphone e-reader device is currently only available in China where it is priced at 1799 yuan for the model with 4 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. The version with 6 gigs of memory and 128 GB of storage costs 1899 yuan. The other and perhaps the most important feature of the phone is its … [Read more...] about Hisense A9 smartphone and e-reader is now on sale
Apple and Google announce removal of abandoned and outdated apps
Both Apple and Google have announced plans to remove those apps that have remained unattended on their respective app stores for long, CNET reported. Specifically, both companies have said they are going to remove those apps that have not been updated in the past two years. An estimate by the analyst firm Pixalate has put the number of apps set to be on the chopping block at … [Read more...] about Apple and Google announce removal of abandoned and outdated apps
The InkPlate 10 e-paper display now available worldwide via Crowd Supply
The InkPlate 10 comes across as a large e-paper display measuring 9.7-inches. The display module supports Wi-Fi connection and can be programmed using Arduino and MicroPython. It is a favorite with hobbyists and developers given the ease with which it can be programmed as well as its low price. Now, as Geeky Gadgets revealed, the good news here is that the InkPlate 10 is easily … [Read more...] about The InkPlate 10 e-paper display now available worldwide via Crowd Supply
Apple introduces new tools for its podcast service
Apple has started to roll out a new update which, as TechCrunch reported, includes a clutch of new features for its Apple Podcasts service. These include means to better manage the storage of podcasts in various devices as well as tools that enable annual podcast subscriptions. Plus, the update also includes the Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery system that was recently … [Read more...] about Apple introduces new tools for its podcast service